Point of View with Phemelo Motene, 26 Jul Looking at the week ahead: The R350 grant

Looking at the week ahead: The R350 grant – Is It Enough?

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We are looking at what stories we may need to be focused on this week. Is the government’s R350 grant even enough to survive with? Why can’t people get more relief support from government? We look at these questions and more in this segment.

26 Jul 2021 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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